My Process for Developing a Character – One Actor’s Perspective
5:36
Grades: 7 - 12

Video Description: Actor and playwright Stephen Chamineak shares some examples of how develops a character. How is his process similar to, or different from, yours?

Type of Video: Segment*
Unique Video ID: Theatre-94**

Quick Ideas for Using the Video:

  • Use the video as part of a jigsaw activity focused on acting. Use the keywords “Actor,” or “Acting” to search for videos on the site. Have different students view different videos and share their learning from each. What do students agree with? Disagree with? Based on this activity, have students create short videos offering their own advice to actors. Create a library of videos that can be used over time for future students as well.

 

*Segment videos are short excerpts edited from interviews or interactive programs that offer flexible and differentiated ways to use the rich content included in the full-length conversation.

**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.

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